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Chartered Accountant and expert on travel agent accountancy, Manish Gadia, shares comprehensive guidelines on how they must calculate GST when they are billing their clients. This article delves into the various facets of GST as it pertains to travel agents, ranging from billing practices to Input Tax Credit (ITC) utilisation. …

VFS Global is transforming the visa application landscape with its focus on technology and collaboration. Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer for South Asia, VFS Global, shares insights on rising outbound travel demand, digital innovations, and how the company is working with agents to streamline the visa process for Indian travellers. …

Some indian buyers, who recently visited Türkiye to gain a deeper understanding of its diverse cultural experiences, luxurious accommodations, and warm hospitality, express renewed excitement to sell the destination. TRAVTALK speaks to a few key Indian buyers and Turkish sellers to find out if they think India is a good …

Vishal Suri, MD, SOTC Travel, speaking at the 2nd edition of ITB India, highlighted India’s rapidly evolving travel landscape, including its domestic travel. He paints a vivid picture of how the country’s travel sector is poised for expansion, underpinned by strong domestic demand, a youthful population, and a developing infrastructure. …

The travel consolidator recently conducted an educational trip for its agent partners – to reconnect with old partners and re-educate new agents and highlight new destinations in Kerala. The intention was also to underline the fact that FlyCreative Online is now also an OTA with its own online B2B booking …

Shedding light on NIMA’s role in fostering growth and collaboration within India’s MICE industry, Nitin Mittal, Coordinator-South, NIMA, says the platform is dedicated to MICE agents and offers a supportive environment for professionals to connect, learn, and thrive. Surbhi Sharma The Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) distinguishes itself from …

As travel continues to evolve in response to the shifting global dynamics, Viacation sets ambitious goals and takes initiatives to redefine the travel experience. Jatinder Paul Singh, Co-Founder & Global CEO, Viacation, shares his vision for the company’s trajectory over the next few years and how they are developing innovative …

With 63 operational hotels, including 23 Ibis and Ibis Styles properties, Accor’s growth and brand positioning in India are on a strong trajectory. Pratima Badhwar, Head of Commercial for Accor India and South Asia, discusses the brand’s strategic growth, challenges in the competitive Indian market, the focus on sustainability initiatives, …

What does luxury travel involve? It depends on who you ask. When people think of luxury travel, most think of extravagance, pampering, and indulgence. And while that may be true, luxury travel is far more complex than five-star hotels and white-glove service. Robin Lawther, Vice President, Expedia TAAP, explains in …

Travel operators are poised for significant revenue growth this fiscal, driven by a surge in demand for domestic and international travel. Enhanced infrastructure, increasing disposable incomes, and strong government support are propelling this expansion. Janice Alyosius Travel operators are expected to see their revenues increase by 15-17 per cent this …